Job Description
Senior Project Manager, IT – Enterprise Technology
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives within a large enterprise environment. The initial focus will be on a major transformation project migrating from Informatica to Databricks, with additional projects spanning Finance, Corporate Legal, and HR domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent IT projects, starting with a data platform transformation.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure technical alignment and successful execution.
- Manage projects in a Waterfall environment, while supporting the transition to Agile methodologies.
- Oversee the upgrade of 25+ applications (out of 100+ in scope), focusing on code and application-level changes.
- Prepare and present bi-weekly executive decks to senior stakeholders, including directors and business leaders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure stakeholder expectations are met.
- Build strong relationships across business and technology teams to drive project success.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of project management experience in IT, ideally within enterprise or financial services environments.
- Proven ability to manage technical projects and work effectively with software development teams.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience with tools such as JIRA, ServiceNow, Planview.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to create impactful executive-level reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Background in data platforms, application upgrades, or enterprise systems is highly desirable.
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid work model with a mix of remote and on-site work at a downtown Toronto office.
- Reporting directly to the Director of Enterprise Technology.